Two young entrepreneurs from Devon have set out ambitious plans for the growth of their budding pet treat company, Aniimal Industries Ltd.
With their eyes firmly set on global expansion, these producers of natural pet treats for dogs, wild birds, caged birds and small animals are looking to expand their retail trade and wholesale base in the UK and overseas as well as introducing a new range of vegan pet treats for dogs.
Tom Robinson and his partner Tammy Francis set up the business in January 2019 and have already hit the ground running securing one large customer who is selling into Pets at Home all over the UK. They are also supplying a growing number of independent retailers with their own brand of dog treats called Tayla’s Kitchen, together with other ranges for birds and small animals.
Tom said: “Myself and Tammy Francis have worked and been around animals all of our lives. I worked in the pet trade for over 10 years in multiple roles and Tammy, as an experienced dog walker and trainer. She is also a big supporter of an animal rescue charity fostering dogs at her home until they are found new loving families.
"Our pets at the moment are Tayla, the Borador who was our first pet together as a couple and the inspiration of Tayla's Kitchen. Then we have Peg, the Border Collie who we rescued from a very bad situation giving her a new life in the Devon countryside. Finally we have Hugo our indoor rabbit who helps us develop our small animal range.
“We manufacture all of our treats with human grade ingredients and no hidden nasties in our own bakery on the farm. We try to ensure all of our treats have extra benefits such as turmeric for joint pain, tuna for dogs with sensitive tummies etc. and we package our products into environmentally friendly paper bags and our labels are printed with water based inks.”
Aniimal Industries Ltd. has recently invested £100K in a bespoke automated seed and grass treat production line which will enable the business to develop vegan dog treats which is a growing trend in the pet food and pet treat markets. They are hoping to also expand own label products to other pet food manufacturers and grow the business further in the UK and overseas particularly focussing on the USA and Asia with a range of unique products.
For further information visit: www.aniimal.co.uk
